Antique 1805 John Cary Map of Bedfordshire John Stockdale Hand Coloured Framed
$203.37
Antique 1805 John Cary Map of Bedfordshire John Stockdale Hand Coloured Framed
An attractive original early 19th-century map of Bedfordshire, published by John Stockdale of Piccadilly, London on 26 March 1805 and engraved by the celebrated English cartographer John Cary (c.1754–1835).
Titled:
“A Map of Bedfordshire, from the best Authorities.”
The map is beautifully detailed, showing Bedfordshire’s towns, villages, roads, estates, parkland and county boundaries, including Bedford, Biggleswade, Ampthill, Woburn, Luton, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Sandy, Potton, Harrold and surrounding areas. It also features an attractive coloured compass rose.
The original engraved detail has been enhanced with period hand colouring, particularly to the county boundaries, roads and areas of parkland.
Printed beneath the title:
“Published by John Stockdale Piccadilly 26th March 1805”
“Engraved by J. Cary.”
Also marked “E. Noble delin. et curavit” at the lower right.
Presented professionally framed and glazed with a wide cream mount and gilt-toned frame, making it an impressive decorative piece as well as an interesting piece of Bedfordshire history. Frame measures approx 58 x 69 cm
Condition
The map shows age-related toning, and original fold line consistent with an authentic map over 220 years old. These signs of age add considerably to its antique character. Please study the photographs as they form an important part of the condition description.
A lovely genuine Georgian Bedfordshire county map dating precisely to 1805, ideal for a collector of antique maps, Bedfordshire local history or as a statement piece for a period interior.
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